Christopher Wellise
Keynote Speaker: Sustainability Strategy & Innovation Leader; Global Head of Sustainability at Equinix; Former Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Christopher Wellise Biography
Christopher Wellise is a sustainability executive whose career spans business, science, and technology across several influential companies. Wellise began his career as an environmental and physical scientist with the U.S. Department of Interior, studying the impact of investment in pollution control systems on river and estuary ecosystems. His early grounding in environmental science, combined with a business-focused academic background, established a foundation for a career dedicated to integrating sustainability into corporate strategy. Wellise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from San Diego State University and a Master of Science degree in environmental studies from San Jose State University.
Wellise spent more than a decade at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, serving in roles including director of ESG strategic initiatives and director of sustainability and social innovation. As chief sustainability officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, he led the development of the first science-based supply chain climate target and built a customer-facing sustainability team focused on revenue generation. During his tenure, the Living Progress Challenge—conceived, directed, and executed by Wellise—received the global Grand Prize for Innovation, leveraging crowdsourcing, design thinking, and co-creation to build technology solutions with positive environmental impact. He also received the GSCA Professional Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to sustainability within their organizations.
Wellise later served as director of worldwide sustainability and carbon at Amazon Web Services. In that role, he oversaw the development of the AWS Customer Carbon Footprint Tool. Following the tool's launch, AWS expanded its customer base from hundreds to tens of thousands in a short period, reflecting the growing demand for carbon transparency in cloud computing. Wellise represented AWS on sustainability topics at industry events such as MWC in Barcelona and engaged with analysts and media to explain how cloud migration can help organizations reduce their environmental footprint.
Wellise currently leads global sustainability for Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, having held similar positions at Amazon Web Services and Hewlett Packard. He and his team set sustainability strategy and key targets for the company, collaborating with executive leadership and the board to interpret changes in the external sustainability environment and determine strategic implications for Equinix. Wellise has participated in panel discussions at events such as NVIDIA GTC, addressing how artificial intelligence is transforming enterprise efficiency, data center performance, and sustainable operations at scale.
Wellise draws on his experience in business and science to analyze how organizations innovate, develop and market products, consume energy and natural resources, and manage waste streams. He has expertise in corporate sustainability concepts and leadership practices, with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing multinational companies in sustainable development, strategy, innovation, brand building, transparency, and reporting. His ability to translate complex environmental science into actionable business strategy positions him as a knowledgeable voice for audiences across industries.
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Christopher Wellise is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Leadership and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher Wellise for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Christopher Wellise generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are James Canton, Afdhel Aziz and Richard Florida. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher Wellise for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Christopher Wellise for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Christopher Wellise, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christopher Wellise are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christopher Wellise, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Christopher Wellise speak about?
Christopher Wellise is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Technology, Motivational, Innovation, Business Leadership, Finance, Science, Environment, Business Growth, Sustainability, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Christopher Wellise travel from?
Christopher Wellise generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Christopher Wellise?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christopher Wellise for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Christopher Wellise for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Christopher Wellise or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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